J Russell Elementary School

119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 143 students in grades 3-5, J Russell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

J Russell Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

J Russell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Russell Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#141 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
42%
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55-59%
55%
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40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
83%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J Russell Elementary School's ranking?
J Russell Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are J Russell Elementary School often compared to?
J Russell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Lena Whitmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend J Russell Elementary School?
143 students attend J Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J Russell Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Russell Elementary School?
J Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does J Russell Elementary School offer ?
J Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is J Russell Elementary School part of?
J Russell Elementary School is part of Moscow School District.

School Reviews

5   9/20/2018
I remember attending Russell as a student. I`m now at the Moscow middle school and this summer, it was really sad, I was thinking about Russell and how great it was and it was honestly the best elementary school I have ever been to and the longest. I think of the staffs as my friend and they are really friendly but some are strict but they are also really friendly to students. I`ve been to Russell for 2015-2018 and I love that the bullying at the year 2017-2018 was going a bit down for 5th graders.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sarah

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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